Studio Insight
A brief look into this bright and modern studio as designed, renovated and styled by CPA
The client came to us with a small space consisting of 2 small rooms each with a full height double glazed door which led to a joint balcony and a bathroom. The client advised she wanted to use this space as a tourist rental as it was situated near the beach and she believed the view and light space would make for a successful tourist investment. With that in mind, we decided to reconfigure the space by removing the wall between the 2 rooms to allow more light in from both doors and provide more space in the room to move and furnish the room. This allow us to be able to add a small walk in wardrobe for storage and a partially equipped kitchen.
For the space to modern and stylish, we focused on a few key design points:
- A neutral palette to showcase the quality of the light and space in the room.
- Timber panelling on the main wall to create a more interesting space instead of just a white wall. The artwork was also sourced locally to showcase Croatian artwork.
- Black hardware for a modern finish to the hardware.
- A splash of green throughout (splashback, towels, plants, bedding) to compliment the neutral palette of the room.
- The use of small wall tiles in the bathroom to create a modern and stylish space and the walk in shower to attribute to these design requirements.
Functionality is always a priority when designing an apartment. If the functionality of the apartment is set up from the get go, there won't be a requirement to revisit the renovation in a years time. We were required to utilize the space we had for the studio, providing maximum functionality within a minimal design apartment. This included:
- The washing machine in the bathroom neatly tucked underneath the basin. This allows the option for longer tourist stays as they aren't required to venture out to clean there clothing
- Built in wardrobe to provide ample storage
- Storage cupboard outside the apartment in the hallway, to allow for less clutter inside the apartment
- Equip kitchen over a kitchenette, again to allow for longer tourist stays as there is an oppurtunity to cook at home instead of always eating out
If you are considering renovating an apartment and don't know where to start - whether that be in the design phase or building phase. Feel free to contact Croatia Property Advisor as we would be interested in assisting you in any phases of your project
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